CCRN Eligibility Requirements: Practice Hours and Pathways (2026)
CCRN eligibility explained: the Direct Care, Knowledge Professional, and Tele-critical Care pathways, practice hour minimums, and how to apply.
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How Hard Is the CCRN Exam? What the Structure Tells You (2026)
AACN does not publish a CCRN pass rate. See what the exam’s structure, domain weights, cut score, and eligibility bar tell you about its difficulty.
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What’s on the CCRN Exam? Test Plan Breakdown for Adult Critical Care Nurses
What’s on the CCRN Adult exam: 150 items, 125 scored, 3 hours, and the domain weights tested under the current AACN test plan.
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CCRN Exam Changes: What the November 2025 Revision Means for Candidates
AACN’s revised CCRN exam launched November 12, 2025. See exactly which domain weights changed, based on the 2024 Study of Practice.
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What to Bring to the CCRN Exam: Test Day Rules and What to Expect
CCRN test day rules for both PSI Testing Centers and Live Remote Proctoring: ID rules, prohibited items, tech checks, the testing window, and fees.
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What Happens If You Fail the CCRN? Retakes and Next Steps
Failed the CCRN exam? AACN allows up to 4 retests in a rolling 12-month period at a discounted fee. Here is what your score report shows next.
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How Much Does the CCRN Exam Cost? AACN Fees Explained (2026)
CCRN exam fees as of 2026: $260/$375 initial, $185/$290 retest, plus renewal costs and whether AACN membership pays for itself.